Safety Instructions - IKA ULTRA-TURRAX T 18 basic Mode D'emploi

Contents
CE-Declaration of conformity
Safety instructions
Correct use
Unpacking
Useful information
Drive
Assembly of boom and stand
Working with the unit
Maintenance and cleaning
Accessories
Speed table
Permitted dispersion tools
Faults and troubleshooting
Warranty
Technical data

Safety instructions

For your protection
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting up and
follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be
accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the medium to be processed. Otherwise
there is a risk of:
- splashing liquids
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting caught.
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Fig. 3: Points of danger
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• Ensure that the stand does not start to move.
• The agitated vessels used for stirring have to be secured. Con-
sider on a good stability of the entire structure.
• Secure the stirring vessel against twisting.
• Glass vessels must always be secured with a clamp to prevent
them spinning. When working with flasks elastic couplers must
be used to prevent fracture of the glass.
• Note the operating instructions of the dispersing tool and accessories.
• Only dispersing elements approved by IKA may be used.
• Assemble exactly the dispersion tool following the instructions.
• Please observe the permitted speed for the dispersing element.
Never set higher speeds.
• Do not use the appliance without a dispersing element.
• Use the dispersing tool always inside the stirring vessel.
• Check that the turning handles are secure and tighten if necessary.
• Make certain that the unit is set at the lowest speed before com-
missioning; otherwise, the unit will begin running at the speed
last set. Gradually increase the speed.
• Check the appliance and accessories
beforehand for damage each time you
use them. Do not use damaged com-
ponents.
• Removable parts must be refitted to
the appliance to prevent the infiltration
of foreign objects, liquids etc.
• Do not operate the appliance in
explosive atmospheres, with hazar-
dous substances or under water.
• There may be electrostatic dischar-
ges between the medium and the
dispersing instrument shaft which
could pose a direct danger.
• The appliance is not suitable for
manual operation.
• Set up the stand in a spacious area
on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry
and fireproof surface.
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